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Armidale vs Type 022

Overview

The Armidale and the Type 022 are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 300 tons for the Armidale vs 228 tons for the Type 022. The Armidale reaches 25 knots vs 38 knots for the Type 022. The Armidale carries a crew of 21 vs 12 for the Type 022.

The Armidale was produced in 14 units vs 60 for the Type 022. Cost per hull is $17M for the Armidale vs $14M for the Type 022. The Armidale was commissioned in 2005, 1 years after the Type 022 (2004).

Australian patrol boat, 300 tons displacement, fourteen units were constructed by Austal.
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat
Manufacturer Austal
Year introduced 2005
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price $17 million
Chinese missile boat, introduced in 2004, utilizes four waterjet propulsors.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Patrol vessel
Type Missile boat
Manufacturer Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2004
Number built 60 units
Estimated unit price $14 million
Displacement 300 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots
Length 56.8 m
Beam 9.7 m
Crew 21
Propulsion 2 × MTU 4000 16V 6,225 hp (4,642 kW) diesels driving twin propellers
Armament
  • 1 × Rafael Typhoon stabilised gun mount fitted with a Mk 38 25 mm (1 in) M242 Bushmaster autocannon
  • 2 × 12.7 mm (0.5 in) machine guns
Displacement 228 tons
Maximum speed 38.0 knots
Range NA
Length 42.6 m
Beam 12.2 m
Crew 12
Propulsion 2 x diesel engines generating 6,865 hp (5,119 kW) and 4 x Kamewae waterjet propulsors
Armament
  • 8 x YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 x FLS-1 MANPADS launcher
  • 1 x 30 mm AK-630 CIWS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Armidale-class or Type 022-class?
The Armidale-class has greater displacement at 300 tons compared to the Type 022-class's 228 tons.
Which is faster, the Armidale-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Armidale-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Armidale-class or Type 022-class?
The Armidale-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 022-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Armidale-class or Type 022-class?
The Armidale-class is longer at 56.8 meters compared to the Type 022-class's 42.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Armidale-class and Type 022-class have?
The Armidale-class has a larger crew complement of 21 compared to the Type 022-class's 12 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Armidale-class or Type 022-class?
The Armidale-class is more expensive at approximately $17 million per unit compared to the Type 022-class at $14 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Armidale-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class has been built in greater numbers with 60 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Armidale-class.